Silver Dollar City - Merchandise, Master Bladesmith (Year Round)

Job Summary: Demonstrate and explain techniques and purposes of handcrafted products, particularly knife making, in a way that meets or exceeds guest expectations and production financial goals. Engage guests with informative demonstrations rooted in authentic folk life traditions, contributing to both entertainment and retail outcomes.

This is a Full-Time, Year-Round Position. Please submit images of prior work completed within this craft to reed.forester@silverdollarcity.com upon completion of your application. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned. 

• Provide entertaining and informative demonstrations of craft (specifically knife making) while working in appropriate period settings, using customs and crafts associated with the Silver Dollar City setting.

• Acquire historical and technical information related to the time period and craft techniques to ensure authenticity in presentations.

• Explain the techniques of the craft and their relationship to the lifestyle of the historical time period.

• Engage guests and coworkers with a positive, team-oriented attitude without being distracting.

• Use skills to build and strengthen production and retail shop personnel into a cohesive, dynamic team.

• Demonstrate self-motivation and problem-solving ability with minimal supervision.

• Maintain approved heirloom-quality products and strive to meet or exceed a production quality standard of at least 95%.

• Keep the work area clean, well-stocked, and organized, managing raw materials within budget.

• Ensure all personal and team duties are performed safely in accordance with safety procedures and standards, including authorized operator requirements specific to the work location.

• Follow all leadership directives and job-related duties as assigned.

• Ensure proper handling of customer credit card information in compliance with Property Procedures and PCI standards.

• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment as necessary per current health and safety guidelines.

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated knife-making experience is required. Submission of images of this prior work is required for consideration. 

• At minimum, a One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Self-motivated and self-directed; able to solve problems independently or with leadership guidance.

• Ability to read, comprehend, and relay information related to profit/loss statements and production costs.

• Leadership skills in building productive shop teams.

• Strong technical and design skills; attention to detail.

• Demonstrated initiative and interpersonal skills; open to feedback and collaborative work.

• Project and time management abilities; ability to meet deadlines and organize tasks.

• High standard of quality and productivity.

Physical Demands: 

• Regularly required to stand, walk, handle materials, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear.

• Frequently required to taste or smell.

• Occasionally required to sit and climb/balance.

• Regularly required to walk on uneven, sloped surfaces (including from remote parking and shuttle bus access).

• Must regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

• Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits Offered

• Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
• Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
• Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks, and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
• 401K & Profit Sharing - Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement plans are available.
• Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
• Mary's Well House - Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays, and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not.
• Free Tuition – Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at  https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner

See all of the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits